Monday, April 13, 2020

12 and 13th April

13th
"Vaisakhi is a historical and religious festival in Sikhism and Hinduism. It is usually celebrated on 13 or 14 April every year, which commemorates the formation of Khalsa panth of warriors under Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. 
For many Hindus, Vaisakhi celebrates the Solar new year, based on the Hindu Vikram Samvat calendar. Vaisakhi marks the first day of the month of Vaisakha. It is additionally a spring harvest festival for Sikhs." Wikipedia.
 It is a holiday in Northern India today.
PM Modi is to address the nation on 14th April at 10 am on guidelines to follow during the extended period of lockdown.
Corona toll reached 8447 with 273 deaths and 765 recoveries till 12th April in India.
12th
 Although lockdown is extended up to 30th April, partial openings of offices are permitted. State govts are allowed to stagger out openings in their discretion. Central Govt is to issue broad guidelines in the matter later today.
Corona toll reached 7529 with 242 deaths and 653 recoveries in India till 11th April.
Quotable Quotes :"An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind."Mahatma Gandhi

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